PSPI Live: Reducing the Stigma of Addiction: Pathways and Barriers
Understanding the factors that contribute to substance dependence can be helpful to eliminate stigma against addiction. Hear from Anne Catherine Krendl, the author of “Stigma Toward Substance Dependence: Causes, Consequences, and Potential Interventions” (Krendl & Perry, 2023). The authors will be joined for comments and reflections by Seth Mnookin, Director of the Graduate Program in Science Writing, MIT and Rachael Cooper, Senior Director of the National Stigma Initiative, Shatterproof.
Speakers
Anne Krendl
Indiana UniversityAnne Krendl is a Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University, Bloomington. Her research uses a multi-method approach to investigate the mechanisms underlying social cognitive aging and social stigma.
Rachael Cooper
ShatterproofRachael is the Senior Director of the National Stigma Initiative at Shatterproof. She received her Master’s in International Development and Global Health from the University of Wisconsin. Her work focuses on reducing stigma experienced by people who use substances and assessing and evaluating stigma reduction.
Seth Mnookin
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologySeth Mnookin is a longtime journalist and the director of MIT’s Graduate Program in Science Writing. A former Guggenheim Fellow, he is also the author of three books, including The Panic Virus, which won the National Association of Science Writers “Science in Society” award.
